webfact Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 No fireworks at New Year - expect candles nationwide, say TAT BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand is moving ahead with plans for a mass candlelight vigil for New Year. The change in the celebration follows the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on October 13th reports Daily News. Previous years fireworks have been used after the countdown for the new year but candles will be used to usher in 2017 as it will be more respectful. TAT director Yuthasak Suphasorn said that he had instructed his deputy to contact business owners in the Rachaprasong area of Bangkok (the RSTA) to find a way to make the celebration work. He said it was necessary to get this sorted as soon as possible as tour companies needed to make plans well in advance.. Other areas of the capital will follow suit such as at Asiatique and Sanam Luang as well as big upcountry celebrations in Phuket, Chiang Mai and Sukhothai. The TAT are liaising with all tourist hotspots to put the plans in place. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2016-10-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JAG Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I should imagine that tour companies have adequate there plans well in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brain150 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I would imagine that tour companies will have a hard time finding anybody to celebrate new year with candles. Maybe we just go sleep early and forget about new year altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojero Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 That ought to attract throngs of foreign tourists for New Year's. Predict hotels will be empty then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seizetheday Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 If I was a betting man I would bet that when TAT see how much tourism has decreased over the Xmas period they will allow certain designated areas to have a traditional New Year Celebration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 1 hour ago, brain150 said: I would imagine that tour companies will have a hard time finding anybody to celebrate new year with candles. Maybe we just go sleep early and forget about new year altogether. The one's looking for partying an piss up perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBkk Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) Thank goodness I'm in the UK at moment I'm afraid I prefer the noise and pigging out as opposed to sitting about ... Old Fart mode Ain't my scene Edited October 28, 2016 by ScotBkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Have other events been cancelled? Such as the Elephant Round up? The Monkey feast? The mass lantern release? The lotus throwing festival? And what about the Phuket 9 gods festival next October? And the Bun Bang Fai? will all these events be stripped of music, noise and fireworks. These events are the main reason I here in Thailand. Is there anywhere we can get this information? And if the celebrations will be cancelled or ammended does anyone have suggestions for alternative countries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 2 hours ago, brain150 said: I would imagine that tour companies will have a hard time finding anybody to celebrate new year with candles. Maybe we just go sleep early and forget about new year altogether. It's worked for me for 20+ years. In AA, we have a name for New Years Eve. We call it amateur night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Is this what the average Thai person wants or is this going a tad overboard. Just a thought. No disrespect intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartempion Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I usually spend Christmas in a 5* hotel and book an equivalent Christmas Eve buffet but with everything that gets cancelled I guess we will stay home, New Year's Eve is too dangerous to get out, spending will be near zero, saving some baht then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I am wondering, if cancelling ANY entertainment and just go "doom & gloom" for another 5, 6 or 7 month does actually help anybody... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 4 hours ago, brain150 said: I would imagine that tour companies will have a hard time finding anybody to celebrate new year with candles. Maybe we just go sleep early and forget about new year altogether. might be a heavy night for the fire brigade though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 What happened to 'Life Goes On' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 No fireworks, my dogs wont be sad to here this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) My wife called a luxury hotel in Rayong advertising room + compulsory New Years Eve Gala Dinner. 10,000 Baht. She asked of there was entertainment. Reply: "yes of course." So, she asked for more details... live music, party, fireworks? "no. but we will be playing soft jazz music" Yeah! 10,000 baht for that? Stay home. Buy a nice steak, bottle of red wine ... enjoy with a few friends for a 1/3 of the price. Fair enough they can't give live entertainment but why the extraordinary high prices? Edited October 28, 2016 by petedk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 6 hours ago, Seizetheday said: If I was a betting man I would bet that when TAT see how much tourism has decreased over the Xmas period they will allow certain designated areas to have a traditional New Year Celebration. Too late, the decision was announced today, the reaction will be clear within the week. It will be based on today's decision. Subsequent changes of mind will have no effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 1 hour ago, petedk said: Fair enough they can't give live entertainment but why the extraordinary high prices? Because they'll probably be booked solid and turning people away even at that price. That's what they're in business for- to maximize the profit for their shareholders. Their optimum price is one that has their customers wincing and griping, but enough of them signing up anyway. I don't like it either, but they're doing the prudent thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 1 minute ago, impulse said: Because they'll probably be booked solid and turning people away even at that price. That's what they're in business for- to maximize the profit for their shareholders. Their optimum price is one that has their customers wincing and griping, but enough of them signing up anyway. I don't like it either, but they're doing the prudent thing. I understand what you mean but, how many people will pay the usual New Year's Eve rates for a quiet meal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Just now, petedk said: I understand what you mean but, how many people will pay the usual New Year's Eve rates for a quiet meal? We'll find out if they drop the price between now and New Years Eve because they don't have enough takers at the 10,000. Or raise it because they're going to be turning people away. New Years Eve is a weird one to figure from outside the industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokningar Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I wounder if they can stop thunder and lightning as well. The I will have a New Year's day well rested and no hangover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xircal Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 1 hour ago, petedk said: My wife called a luxury hotel in Rayong advertising room + compulsory New Years Eve Gala Dinner. 10,000 Baht. Those compulsory New Years Eve Gala dinners need to be taken off the menu. If a visitor wants to attend one they can buy a ticket, but forcing people to pay for something many aren't interested in is a ripoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie2009 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Over the years I have gone abroad to get away from the very over hyped expensive Christmas and New Year period therefore I won't be disappointed. The spirit of Christmas and the reason we celebrate it has long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I suspect there will be no change from usual vantage point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I'm doing Xmas in Chiang Mai but flights booked to Vietnam for New Year. I respect the wishes of the Thai government, and I hope they have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graemeaylward Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Surely ushering in the New Year with celebrations and lighting up the sky with fireworks, would be a good way to celebrate the life of a truly remarkable man, rather than dwell on the sadness of his death. Life and achievements should be celebrated, not hidden under a cloak of darkness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadecool Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I don't understand people who don't accept and respect this decision..... I am French and I personally understand it. Please don't come to Thailand and stay at home if u cannot understand this culture, traditions and exceptional circumstances.... sometimes i am sorry and not proud to be occidental ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 It's going to be a nice quiet Christmas ....if they figure a way to disconnect the internet services and cable TV for the week , people will head back to the older days and have real table side conversations as a family over a simple dinner I'm from the industry and have skipped every gala dinner I can for years ! This year in Thailand will be a quiet one for all ....those looking for a staycation should find some deals by calling the hotel direct to secure a reservation at a good price point Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 14 hours ago, dinsdale said: Is this what the average Thai person wants or is this going a tad overboard. Just a thought. No disrespect intended. i heard a rumour that cheering at the upcoming football international against australia has been banned. satire surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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